Tag: public services
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The use of performance management for effective governance in public administration
Abstract: This article explores the use of performance management practices as an indispensable link between effective governance and performance management in the public sector. Special reference is made to local and provincial governance in South Africa. Author(s): Fourie, David J. Source(s): , Administratio publica; Vol. 20, No. 4 p. 124-138 Administratio publica Vol. 20, No.…
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Democratic accountability in service delivery : a synthesis of case studies
Abstract: Formal democratic channels for accountability in service delivery are subject to a number of challenges, including weak political institutions. In the light of such a deficit, most of the studies in this paper have a narrow focus on the role of civil society organizations in advancing accountability Author(s): Jelmin, Kristina Source(s): , 23 p.,…
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General budget support in Tanzania : late disbursement and service delivery : role of budget support in the development aid regime
Abstract: Intergovernmental flows to local governments in Tanzania are analysed in relation to donor General Budget Support disbursements. To improve service delivery on the ground, the transfers from donors to the central government and from the central government to local governments need to be timely. Author(s): Furukawa, Mitsuaki; Takahata, Junichiro Source(s): , JICA-RI working paper;…
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Decentralized service delivery in Nairobi and Mombasa : policies, politics and inter-governmental relations
Abstract: Despite decentralization, poor service delivery continues to be problematic in the two largest cities of Kenya. A proliferation of actors with overlapping mandates, opaque development frameworks, and intra- and inter-party politics remain major obstacles to providing critical services. Author(s): Mitullah, Winnie V. Source(s): , Working paper / UNU-WIDER; 2012/92 20 p., ill., graphs, tabs…
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Rethinking the political economy of decentralization : how elections and parties shape the provision of local public goods
Abstract: Extension of the decentralization theorem with insights from political science and economics suggests that the interaction of democratic decentralization and party centralization will produce the best outcomes for public service delivery. This was confirmed by education outcomes from 125 countries. Author(s): Ponce-Rodríguez, Raúl A. Source(s): , International center for public policy working paper; 12-27…
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Rural water development in sub-Saharan Africa : a comparative study between Uganda and Tanzania
Abstract: One of the recommendations of this study is that In a country where the government takes responsibility for basic water services, such as Uganda, NGOs need to work through local government, even if it can be slow and at times frustrating. Author(s): De Cecco, Paola Source(s): , Master’s theses; paper 4228SJSU scholar works xii,…
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Decentralization
Abstract: Lacking a good definition, this article clarifies the linguistic, institutional, and historical contexts in which the term decentralization is used. The complexity of designing decentralized institutions is highlighted. The outcome often consists of a mix of decentralization and deconcentration. Author(s): Divay, Gérard Source(s): , 4 p. Published: 2012 École nationale d’administration publique (ENAP), [Québec…
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Support to local problem-solving : lessons from peri-urban Malawi
Abstract: Research undertaken between 2008 and 2011 explored local governance of public goods delivery in a number of peri-urban areas in Malawi. It is time to build on what is working on the ground in Malawi and other parts of Africa, using a just-enough approach rather than Western best practice. Author(s): Cammack, Diana Source(s): ,…
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Providing public goods : local responses to policy incoherence and state failure in Niger
Abstract: In Niger, as in most African countries, the implementation of public policies poses enormous challenges. Local initiatives to plug the gaps are usually informal. Engaging with local informal initiatives and helping them to become institutionalized would be a better strategy than ignoring them. Author(s): Olivier De Sardan, Jean-Pierre Source(s): , Policy brief / Africa…